CH-47 Obsolescence Engineering (Re-Engineering), Modification, Manufacturing, Testing & Logistics
ID: CH47OBSOLESCENCE2025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSAREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-0000, USA

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (J016)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ba6f55ff7f7a4b07b441d5817e5a9b36/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking qualified 8(a) small businesses to provide obsolescence engineering, modification, manufacturing, testing, and logistics services for the CH-47 aircraft. The primary objective is to mitigate and manage obsolescence issues, which includes tasks such as design, reverse engineering, prototyping, and logistics support to maintain the operational readiness of the CH-47 fleet. This procurement is critical for ensuring the continued effectiveness of military capabilities against potential adversaries, with an estimated contract value of approximately $25 million over a total performance period of 60 months, including a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and responses to the attached capability questions by the specified deadline to the designated contacts, Barbara Lupo and Harley Hodges, via their provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Barbara Lupo
    barbara.l.lupo.civ@army.mil
    Harley Hodges
    harley.m.hodges.civ@army.mil
    Files
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    Capability Questions.pdf
    The document outlines the capability questions necessary for companies submitting proposals related to CH-47 Obsolescence Engineering, encompassing engineering, modification, manufacturing, testing, and logistics services. It requests companies to provide comprehensive details about their business status, including size, revenue, employee count, and federal identifiers. Specific inquiries focus on the company's past performance in similar projects, capacity to handle various services, management capabilities concerning subcontractors, and technical qualifications. The document also addresses financial stability regarding contract financing, safeguarding compliance, handling sensitive data, and the use of a Government Approved Cost Accounting System (CAS). These questions aim to assess the bidder's readiness and qualifications to fulfill the outlined government requirements effectively, reflecting the standard protocols associated with federal RFPs and grants. The overall purpose emphasizes ensuring only capable and compliant entities are engaged for specific government contracts.
    Draft Performance Work Statement.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) addresses the engineering and logistical requirements for managing obsolescence of the CH-47 aircraft. It outlines tasks such as design, reverse engineering, prototyping, testing, and logistics support, aimed at maintaining operational readiness of the H-47 fleet. The statement emphasizes the need for flexibility in responses to operational demands, with industry partners conducting technology assessments and managing upgrades to mitigate obsolescence risks. Key responsibilities include thorough engineering design processes, technical documentation, fabrication, software integration, and extensive testing to meet airworthiness criteria. Quality management and effective configuration management are critical to ensure compliance and product efficiency. The contractor is expected to manage logistics and training effectively, with the overall goal of maintaining superior weapon system readiness against potential adversaries. The agreement spans 60 months with a provision for extensions and accommodates various funding types, reflecting the importance of sustained military capability development.
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